Geo-Economic Risks and Policy Implications: A Comprehensive Training Course

Introduction

In an increasingly multipolar and interconnected world, geopolitical events and tensions can have profound and often unpredictable consequences for the global economy and financial stability. This training course is designed to provide policymakers and analysts with a deep and practical understanding of geo-economic risks, which arise from the use of economic tools to achieve political goals. Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of how these risks, such as trade conflicts, sanctions, and technology restrictions, can affect financial markets, supply chains, and the broader macroeconomic outlook.

The program also focuses on the crucial link between geo-economic risks and a central bank's core functions, exploring how these risks can affect monetary policy transmission, financial stability analysis, and economic forecasting. We will examine the policy toolkit available to central banks and regulators to mitigate geo-economic risks and build a more resilient financial system. By combining theoretical foundations with real-world case studies, this course will equip policymakers and analysts with the skills necessary to navigate a dynamic global landscape and contribute to a more stable and resilient economic future.

Target Audience

  • Central bank research and policy staff
  • Financial regulators and supervisors
  • Government economic and planning officials
  • Academics and students of international finance
  • International financial institution staff
  • Public sector debt managers
  • Legal and compliance professionals
  • Financial market analysts and strategists

Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the core concepts of geo-economic risks.
  • Analyze the key drivers of geopolitical and economic tensions.
  • Describe the policy toolkit for a central bank's response to geo-economic risks.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different geo-economic risk mitigation tools.
  • Discuss the role of a central bank in a global economy.
  • Apply analytical techniques to assess and monitor external vulnerabilities.

Modules Course Content

Module 1: The Foundations of Geo-Economic Risks

  • The definition and scope of geo-economic risks
  • The role of trade conflicts and sanctions
  • The impact of technology restrictions and cyberattacks
  • The challenges of a global reserve currency
  • The importance of a robust global financial safety net

Module 2: Geo-Economic Risks and Financial Markets

  • The impact of geopolitical events on asset prices
  • The role of financial sanctions and capital controls
  • The challenges of managing a cross-border crisis
  • The use of a central bank's swap lines
  • The importance of a resilient financial system

Module 3: Geo-Economic Risks and Supply Chains

  • The impact of geo-economic risks on global supply chains
  • The role of a central bank's trade policy
  • The challenges of a supply chain disruption
  • The use of a central bank's monetary policy
  • The importance of a resilient external sector

Module 4: The Role of a Central Bank

  • The central bank's mandate in an open economy
  • The coordination of monetary and fiscal policy
  • The role of the central bank in a crisis
  • The challenges of independence and accountability
  • The central bank's role in a digital transition

Module 5: Global Regulatory Frameworks

  • The role of the Financial Stability Board (FSB)
  • The Basel Accords (Basel III)
  • The challenges of global policy coordination
  • The role of international standards
  • The importance of a level playing field

Module 6: Cross-Border Crisis Management

  • The challenges of a cross-border crisis
  • The role of international cooperation
  • The use of a central bank's swap lines
  • The role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • The importance of a global resolution framework

Module 7: The External Sector and Financial Stability

  • The impact of a currency crisis on a country's financial system
  • The role of exchange rates and foreign currency debt
  • The challenges of managing a currency crisis
  • The role of international cooperation
  • The importance of a resilient external sector

Module 8: The Role of Technology and FinTech

  • The impact of FinTech on financial stability
  • The challenges of regulating FinTech
  • The role of new technologies in supervision
  • The impact of digital currencies
  • The use of technology for surveillance

Module 9: Crisis Management and Resolution

  • The role of a central bank in a crisis
  • The challenges of a financial crisis
  • The role of a resolution framework
  • The importance of a well-defined enforcement policy
  • The lessons from past financial crises

Module 10: Case Studies and Current Debates

  • The Asian Financial Crisis
  • The Global Financial Crisis of 2008
  • The challenges for emerging market economies
  • The debate over capital controls
  • The future of the international monetary system

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport Pick Up is provided by the institute. Accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

Geo-economic Risks And Policy Implications: A Comprehensive Training Course in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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